Discover the latest #research insights on meal timing and exercise from our research partners at the University of Toronto! Our Co-Founder, Dr. Merav Mor, shares how research institutions are using Lumen to monitor metabolic health and track metabolic progress beyond traditional research labs. We are honored to play such a crucial part in this study and others, enabling researchers to monitor data and uncover new findings in ways that were not possible before. #HealthTech #Wellness #Innovation #Lumen #reseachpartners #metabolichealth
💡 Did you know? Breakfast before interval training significantly reduces blood sugar levels and appetite. A study conducted at the University of Toronto by Jenna Gillen and Alexa Govette and published in Canadian Science Publishing, examined the metabolic effects of meal timing around exercise. A group of 12 women aged 21-25 with a 20-24 kg/m² BMI performed bodyweight interval exercise (BWE) in 10x1-minute intervals and 1-minute recovery training sessions before and after a standard breakfast. The study collected data on heart rate, blood sugar concentrations, and appetite sensations and measured the post-exercise metabolic state using a Lumen device. It was found that performing BWE training after a standard meal (FED) significantly reduces post-meal blood sugar levels and appetite. The findings demonstrated that BWE performed in a fed state, compared to a fasted state, lowers postprandial glycemia and appetite perception. These findings support the importance of meal timing around workouts and its health benefits and demonstrate the practicality of using Lumen for tracking metabolic states in non-laboratory settings. Lumen is utilized in dozens of studies worldwide to investigate metabolism in everyday environments, allowing continuous monitoring of metabolic health in daily life. This enables researchers to design #innovative #studies, collect objective metabolic data, and track metabolic progress anytime and anywhere beyond the confines of traditional research labs. #Lumen #metabolism #Research #MetabolicHealth #TorontoUniversity